L965: All-Hazards Position Specific Resources Unit Leader

Course Overview

This course provides an overview of Resource Unit Leader (RESL) responsibilities, the Planning Section, and the planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for participants unfamiliar with the planning process or the Incident Command System. It then explores specific Resources Unit Leader functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to provide participants with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary.

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of an RESL. Exercises/simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Program Area(s)

  • Incident Command System
  • Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning
  • Response and Recovery
  • FEMA Planning
  • FEMA Employee Training

Target Audience

NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Duration

Duration: Four days (23.5 hr)

Required Pre-requisites

Recommended Pre-requisite

  • E/G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents

Materials

CEU/ACE Credit

  • CEUs: 2.8
  • ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
  • ACE: Credit Hours: 2
  • ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Public Administration